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ESPN NBA Countdown is turning into televised basketball's game of musical chairs. After swapping Doug Collins in for Michael Wilbon and adding Doris Burke to the fold, today MagicJohnson released a statement through ESPN that he would not be part …

If you happen to be one of the few people who enjoyed listening to MagicJohnson talk about NBA games, you are not going to like this news. ESPN announced on Thursday that Magic will not be returning to the set of “NBA Countdown” next season due …

ESPN has announced that Earvin "Magic" Johnson will not be part of its NBA analysts crew for the coming season. Johnson, who has been with ESPN since 2008, says he has too many other commitments. Doug Collins has been hired as an analyst and …

"Earvin "Magic" Johnson informed us today that he'll no longer be part of our NBA coverage due to his other commitments," said John Wildhack, ESPN Executive Vice President, Production. "We appreciate Magic's contributions and wish him well in his …

MagicJohnson is leavingESPN's "NBA Countdown" and Bill Simmons is the reason why, Deadspin's Josh Koblin reports. According to Deadspin, ESPN turned the show over to Simmons. Host Michael Wilbon was given a diminished role as a result. And …

MagicJohnson has informed ESPN that he will no longer be part of the network's "NBA Countdown" show, according to a release. "I love ESPN," Johnson said in a release. "Unfortunately, due to the nature of my schedule and other commitments, I don’t …

In the battle of MagicJohnson versus Bill Simmons, a winner has emerged — and the former Lakers star is leavingESPN. Johnson said Thursday that he feels a "strong connection" to the sports network but that he has other priorities that will keep him ...

(CBS) Three weeks before the start of the NBA season, Magic Johnson abruptly announced he will be leavingESPN’s NBA Countdown. But why the sudden change of heart? Deadspin cites ESPN sources who claim Johnson is less-than-thrilled with …

The former Los Angeles Laker and current Dodgers owner announced Thursday he would no longer work for ESPN. NBA analyst MagicJohnson announced Thursday he'd be leavingESPN to focus on "other commitments," the television network confirmed.

ESPN announced today that Magic Johnson is leaving NBA Countdown and the network. Johnson, per ESPN, is leaving "due to his other commitments," which haven't been a problem in the past. John Wildhack, ESPN Executive Vice President, Production …